Pro-China digital campaign targets mining firms – cybersecurity report

A pro-China propaganda campaign used fake social media accounts to try to stir up opposition, including protests, against mining firms that challenge China's business interests.

Reuters | June 28, 2022 | 9:28 am

Norway, EU agree closer cooperation on batteries, raw materials

Several battery production plants are being planned in Norway already, including projects by Morrow, Freyr, Beyonder, and Corvus.

Reuters | June 27, 2022 | 8:14 am

EU strengthens position against deep-sea mining

The new EU agenda on International Ocean Governance reiterates the idea of banning mineral extraction in the exclusive economic zones of EU countries.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 26, 2022 | 11:34 am

New US program targets rare minerals needs for EVs and solar panels

The US is already sharing information with countries seeking foreign funding for mining projects and allied governments, foreign mining companies and financial institutions that can help kick-start projects.

Bloomberg News | June 24, 2022 | 10:17 am

US allots $74 million to critical minerals mapping

Investment will fund research and mapping of areas with potential for critical minerals to strengthen key domestic supply chains.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2022 | 4:05 am

Yellen urges less dependence on other nations for key supplies

Treasury Secretary said the US should work on shifting dependence on some nations for supplies of critical inputs.

Bloomberg News | June 21, 2022 | 8:38 am

New Wyoming facility to boost extraction of REEs from coal

The Wyoming Innovation Center is a place for companies and researchers to work on developing asphalt, graphene, graphite, agricultural char, and carbon fibre, and extract rare earths from coal and coal byproducts.

Staff Writer | June 19, 2022 | 1:37 pm